Mental Health Professional

2 weeks ago

Dixon, Illinois, United States Wexford Health Sources Inc Full time
Job Title: Mental Health NP/PA

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is a leading correctional healthcare provider seeking a skilled Mental Health NP/PA to join our team.

Job Summary:

The Mental Health NP/PA will conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide treatment to incarcerated offenders in accordance with standard practice guidelines.

Responsibilities:
  • Prescribe psychotropic medication to offenders in accordance with standard practice guidelines.
  • Monitor offender's response to treatment, with special attention to any adverse side effects.
  • Conducts psychoeducational groups and/or individual inmate/patient education regarding main effects and side effects of psychotropic medication and other relevant content domains.
  • Perform AIMS and metabolic assessments and interpret laboratory results in order to monitor medical and psychiatric conditions.
  • When necessary, place offenders on the appropriate level of Crisis Watch status.
  • When necessary, order the placement of an offender in restraints in accordance with the relevant Administrative Directive.
  • Directs other less qualified health care employees in the delivery of care.
  • Assigns, supervises, directs and trains other health care personnel in their duties concerning patient care, personal hygiene, sanitation, etc.
  • Ensures proper medical practices are observed.
  • Examines for, recognizes and interprets symptoms of patient conditions.
  • Participates in and assists in remedial measures and technical decisions based on sound medical practice and knowledge.
  • Ensures appropriate supplies necessary for performance of duties are available.
  • Makes regular rounds in the infirmary, cell houses, and in segregation units.
  • Reviews historical information about the offender; reviews the current information in the chart; interviews the offender; conducts a mental status exam; and diagnoses using the current version of DSM and provides treatment utilizing evidence-based practices.
  • Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Requirements:
  • Currently licensed as NP or PA in the state of Illinois.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Psychiatric nurse certification preferred.
  • Certification from an accredited college/university as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician's Assistant.
  • Minimum of 4000 hours of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
  • Recent graduate with psychiatric nurse certification may be considered in lieu of experience treating psychiatric diagnoses.
  • Prior experience with use of electronic medical record system preferred.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Annual increase.
  • 40 Paid Days Off per year.
  • BlueCross BlueShield Medical insurance.
  • Dental and Vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with 50% match.
  • Company-paid short-term disability.
  • Healthcare and dependent care spending account.

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